September 16, 2015 – For many people, being inducted into a Hall of Fame is enough of a “lifetime achievement award.” Longtime Heaven Hill Master… Read More
Stories
Whisky is a passion to explore. From the history of the spirit to the evolution of the industry, the story of whisky helps fuel that passion. Often, it’s easy to forget that whisky is also a global multibillion dollar industry. The stories of whisky — from news and new releases to in-depth inquires and what goes on behind the label — blend together to help us appreciate the spirit of whisky.

Laphroaig Completes Anniversary Releases With 32-Year-Old Whisky
September 11, 2015 — With less than two weeks until Laphroaig celebrates its 200th anniversary with the annual Laphroaig Live webcast on September 24, the… Read More
Ardbeg Space Experiment Shows Gravity Makes a Difference in Whisky
September 11, 2015 – Only four people know what “whisky” matured in space actually tastes like, and the rest of us can only look at… Read More
Laphroaig’s 18-Year-Old Stocks Drying Up
Updated September 11, 2015 – Laphroaig’s 18-year-old Islay single malt will be fading into history soon, just as peat smoke gradually fades away. Beam Suntory… Read More
Whisky News Briefs
September 8, 2015 – It’s shaping up to be a big week for the whisky industry. In addition to the previously reported releases of the… Read More
Closed Port Dundas Distillery Yields New Whiskies
September 8, 2015 – It’s been five years since Diageo closed its Port Dundas grain whisky distillery in Glasgow, but the drinks giant is releasing… Read More
Buffalo Trace Unveils 2015 Antique Collection
September 8, 2015 – While not as widely anticipated worldwide as Apple’s announcement of new iStuff tomorrow, whiskey fans have been waiting for word on… Read More
Laphroaig’s 200th Anniversary Releases Continue With 16-Year-Old Single Malt
September 7, 2015 – As Laphroaig Distillery prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary later this month, the Beam Suntory-owned Islay distillery is releasing another limited-edition… Read More
Gordon & MacPhail Unveils 75-Year-Old 1939 Mortlach
September 2, 2015 – There’s a new title-holder in the category of “world’s oldest whisky.” Gordon & MacPhail unveiled its Mortlach 75 Years Old Generations… Read More
Birthday Cake, No…Birthday Bourbon, Yes…
August 28, 2015 – Old Forester is celebrating Brown-Forman founder George Garvin Brown’s 169th birthday this coming Wednesday (September 2) with the 14th annual release… Read More
Heaven Hill Continues ALS Battle With 2015 Parker’s Heritage Collection
August 28, 2015 – For the third consecutive year, Heaven Hill plans to donate part of the proceeds from the annual Parker’s Heritage Collection whiskey… Read More
1960 Karuizawa Sets Japanese Whisky Auction Record at Bonhams
August 28, 2015 – A 1960 Karuizawa Japanese single malt whisky has set what’s being claimed as the highest price ever paid at auction for… Read More